oil additives CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.4L
Turbo EnginesSAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine OilsThe manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.Disposing of Used Engine OilCare should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.Engine Oil FilterThe engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387
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Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives ...................... 410
Autostick ............................. 299
Back-Up Lights ......................... 427
Ball Joints ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .....29,35
Belts, Drive ............................ 388
Belts, Engine ........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top .................. 128,132
B-Pillar Location ........................ 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 431
Brake, Parking .......................... 305
Brake System ........................ 307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 308
Fluid Check .......................... 406
Hoses .............................. 404 Master Cylinder
....................... 406
Parking ............................. 305
Warning Light ........................ 231
Brakes ............................. 307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................... 424,425
Bulbs, Light ............................ 424
Calibration, Compass ...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 429
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 429
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 340
Oil (Engine) .................... 378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400
Car Washes ............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 339
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Ethanol............................... 337
Event Data Recorder ................... 70,105
Exhaust Gas Caution ............38,39,115,339,397
Exhaust System ......................... 397
Fabric Care ......................... 413,414
Filler Location Fuel .................... 226,340
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 391
Automatic Transaxle .................... 409
Engine Fuel .......................... 391
Engine Oil ........................ 387,430
Flashers .............................. 358
Hazard Warning ....................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 293
Fluid, Brake ........................... 431
Fluid Capacities ......................... 429
Fluid Leaks ............................ 117 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .................... 408
Brake ............................... 406
Cooling System ....................... 398
Power Steering ........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 430
Fog Light Service ........................ 426
Fog Lights .......................... 188,233
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 167
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 171,173
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible) .............. 173
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 171
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Fuel .............................. 337,430
Adding ............................. 340
Additives ............................ 338
Capacity ............................ 429
Clean Air ............................ 337
INDEX 475
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